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Secrets of the Forest
Season 52
Episode 8
Can forests help cool the planet? Follow scientists through spectacular landscapes as they study complex networks of trees, fungi, and creatures large and small – all in a quest to tackle the twin threats of climate change and species extinction.
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- Sunday Jun 21, 9:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Plus
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- Monday Jun 22, 7:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
- Tuesday Jun 23, 3:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal
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- Tuesday Jun 23, 9:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal WORLD
- Wednesday Jun 24, 1:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
- Wednesday Jun 24, 5:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal WORLD
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- Saturday Jun 27, 6:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
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